shuǐ​qīng​wú​yú

don't ask for perfection

水清无鱼 水清無魚 shuǐ​qīng​wú​yú
don't ask for perfection
literally 'water that is too clean has no fish'; used to suggest that one who is overly critical or strict will have no friends or followers

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